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Peony Walter Mains can decorate any flower bed. Due to its unpretentious care, frost resistance and unique aroma, many summer residents pay attention to this crop. In terms of flowering time, peony is classified as medium-term - it blooms in June. It has bright red buds. Due to its large size and aesthetic qualities, it is actively used in landscape design and is suitable for cutting into bouquets.
Breeding history
After World War II, American breeders conducted research into developing new varieties of peonies. The Walter Maines variety was developed after a large number of crossings. In 1957, it received universal recognition and was included in the State Register.
Description of the peony variety Walter Maines with photo
Walter Maines is a herbaceous hybrid
Species: milky-flowered. The bush is not spreading. All leaves are compactly located singly along the shoot. But at the same time, the horse system is strong, represented by a spindle-shaped variety. The escape is also distinguished by its stability. There are no leaves at the top of the flower.The plant reaches a height of up to 80 cm. Peony is classified as a medium-sized representative. The leaf blade is thin, light greenish in color.
Refers to frost-resistant varieties of peonies. Walter Maines can withstand temperatures down to -45 degrees, which makes it available for planting in almost all regions of Russia.
The main color of the Walter Maines peony is bright red. But depending on the genetic composition, there may be dark red and chocolate shades.
Timing and duration of flowering
Unlike other varieties, Walter Maines begins to bloom in the second year of life. But the process is not frequent, it occurs on single flowers. Mass blooming of buds begins in the fourth season.
This variety of peonies is considered to be medium in terms of budding time. The flowering period lasts a month: from the beginning to the end of June.
Advantages and disadvantages
Walter Maines is loved by many gardeners. For its appearance and care features, it deserves a place in any flower bed. Like many angiosperms, it has advantages and disadvantages. We'll talk about them below.
The Walter Maines peony bush does not take up much space and gets along well with other varieties of flowers.
Pros:
- bright appearance;
- resistance to environmental conditions;
- Walter Maines is suitable for cutting into bouquets;
- peonies have good immunity to insects and pathogenic bacteria;
- stable flowering at the same time;
- suitable for use in landscape design.
Minuses:
- weak aroma;
- it is necessary to feed several times during the season;
- Only neutral soil is applicable.
Landing Features
The life activity of a peony can take place both in the shade and in the sun.But it is recommended that more light reach the plant. For planting a flower, only cultivated fertile loamy soil is suitable. Water and air must pass through it freely. A place for future Walter Maines peonies should be prepared in advance. The hole should be shallow. It is recommended to make it wider.
Planting date is early September. Spring months are allowed in warm regions of the country. Experienced gardeners use peat, sawdust, hay or fallen leaves as a protective layer. These are excellent materials for future humus.
Care instructions
In the middle of the last century, the hybrid Walter Maines was specially endowed with resistance. The plant is easy to care for and requires minimal attention and care from the gardener. The main stages of care include:
- Watering. Walter Maines tolerates drought well. In the summer season, it is recommended to water the peony bush abundantly. Water should not be allowed to stagnate in the soil. This can lead to disease or rot.
- Fertilizer. Like many cultivated plants, Walter Maines peony requires mineral nutrition. You can get it during the feeding process. It is carried out several times per season: in spring and early winter. For the normal course of life processes, it is necessary to use phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen.
Preparing for winter
Walter Maines peonies are frost-resistant representatives of angiosperms. Even the lowest temperatures can survive without consequences. But summer residents still need to prepare flowers for wintering in order to be guaranteed a harvest next season.
Fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium are used as winter care. Don't forget about watering. It is important to prevent the water from freezing.To insulate the soil, many gardeners cover the ground around the shoot with warm fabrics.
Reproduction methods
There are a lot of methods of reproduction in modern botany. Each has its own specifics and is applicable only to specific species. It is important to choose the right division method in order to obtain high-quality offspring in the future.
Walter Mains peonies have several propagation methods:
- dividing a bush is one of the most common methods. It is worth remembering that each part of Walter Maines peonies must have at least 2 buds;
- layering – suitable for the rapid emergence of young seedlings. Layers are planted at the main location after two years.
Disease and pest control
With proper care and attentive attention, Walter Maines peonies do not get sick often. But you need to regularly carry out preventive procedures to protect the plant from parasites. The most popular diseases of cultivated plants include:
- rust;
- gray rot;
- brown spot.
Chemical solutions are great for all diseases. It is necessary to carefully select the concentration of drugs so as not to harm the flower. To combat parasitic diseases, summer residents use boric acid, Fundazol, Horus.
The main pests of peonies are ants, nematodes and bronze beetles. All of them disrupt the normal functioning of angiosperms, leading to diseases and the rapid death of the entire bush. Boric acid, basadine, and other insecticides help control pests. When peonies are damaged by parasitic worms, the only method is to dig up the entire bush.
Application in landscape design
Designers love to use Walter Maines peonies in their designs.Due to the size, color of the petals and the amazing design of the bud, the plant will look great both in individual and complex compositions with other representatives of angiosperms.
Walter Maines looks good with other varieties of peonies
Solitaire placement
Conclusion
Peony Walter Maines is one of the favorites of any summer resident. It is used in many flower beds. Professional landscape designers often incorporate these flowers into their projects.
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